Born while his family was on the run from South Sudan and raised in a Uganda refugee camp, Lual Mayen is now CEO of his own video game company. In this podcast, he tells the story of his mother’s love, and his own creativity, determination, and luck.

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Road to Resilience brings you stories and insights to help you thrive in a challenging world. From fighting burnout and trauma to building resilient families, we explore what’s possible when science meets the human spirit.